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National CineMedia(NASDAQ) NCMI

Current Price$3.77
Market Cap$353.55MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (2007)-96%
5 Year-88%
1 Year-22%
1 Month+5%
National CineMedia last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 3.772026-07-24
National CineMedia stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-0.26%USD 3.782026-07-17
1 month+5.31%USD 3.582026-06-24
3 month+7.57%USD 3.502026-04-24
Year to date-1.27%USD 3.822025-12-31
1 year-21.91%USD 4.832025-07-24
3 year+17.62%USD 3.212023-07-25
5 year-87.52%USD 30.202021-07-23
Since inception-95.65%USD 86.602007-02-08

National CineMedia Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$353.55MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$242.40M

Net Income (TTM)

-$8.40M

EPS (TTM)

-$0.09

P/E Ratio

-41.43

Dividend

$0.12

Beta (Volatility)

1.27 (Average)

Price

$3.77

Volume

7,502

Open

$3.79

Previous Close

$3.77

Daily Range

$3.77 - $3.88

52-Week Range

$2.78 - $5.09

Estimated Earnings Date

Aug 4, 2026

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About National CineMedia

National CineMedia helps brands show commercials to moviegoers on big screens. It reaches people through pre-show entertainment and theater lobby displays. Businesses use these ads to connect with young and diverse audiences.

What’s Playing on the Screen?

  • Noovie Show: Cinema advertising and entertainment program seen on movie screens before the feature film begins.
  • Lobby Entertainment Network: Digital screens placed in movie theater lobbies to show ads and promotions.
  • Digital Advertising: Suite of apps and data tools that reach moviegoers on mobile devices outside theaters.
  • Beverage Concessionaire Advertising: Contractual on-screen ads for beverage suppliers at major cinema chains.

New Moves and Big Partnerships

  • Acquired Spotlight Cinema Networks in November 2025 to add luxury and dine-in theater locations.
  • Entered a new agreement with AMC in April 2025 to extend their advertising partnership by five years.
  • Launched the 2026 Transformation Initiative in March 2026 to automate functions and reduce the workforce by 9.3%.
  • Established a $45 million revolving credit facility with U.S. Bank National Association in January 2025.

A National Reach for Brands

The company operates a network of over 18,500 screens across 1,650 theaters in the United States. Its exclusive rights with major theater chains provide long-term access to audiences in 185 different market areas.

The Recent Financial Performance

  • Revenue was $34 million in Q1 2026, down 2.6% from $34.9 million in Q1 2025.
  • Net loss narrowed to $28.6 million in Q1 2026, improved by 6.8% from the previous year.
  • Operating loss hit $26.9 million in Q1 2026, worsening 12.6% compared to Q1 2025.
  • Free cash flow rose to $17.8 million in Q1 2026, up 235.8% from Q1 2025.

The Bottom Line

National CineMedia has expanded into luxury cinema markets while restructuring its workforce for digital efficiency. It remains focused on bridging the gap between big-screen advertising and modern audience data targeting.

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Industry

Media

Sector

Communication Services

Employees

248

CEO

Thomas F. Lesinski

Website

www.ncm.com

Headquarters

Centennial, CO 80111, US

NCMI Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

36.39%

Operating Margin

-6.97%

Net Income Margin

-3.47%

Return on Equity

-2.31%

Return on Capital

-3.20%

Return on Assets

-1.79%

Earnings Yield

-2.41%

Dividend Yield

3.18%

Payout Ratio

-1.69%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$353.55MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

93.78M

Volume

7.50K

Avg. Volume

382.58K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$88.20M

Operating Income

-$16.90M

EBITDA

$29.10M

Operating Cash Flow

$22.00M

Capital Expenditure

-$4.80M

Free Cash Flow

$17.20M

Cash & ST Invst.

$51.60M

Total Debt

$22.30M

National CineMedia Performance Analysis

National CineMedia annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 249,200,000117.5%
20232023-12-31USD 165,200,000-33.7%
20242024-12-31USD 240,800,00045.8%
20252025-12-31USD 243,200,0001.0%
National CineMedia sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-2648.4%
Q32025-09-2522.4%
Q42026-01-0147.0%
Q12026-04-02-63.5%
National CineMedia annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD -3.50-42.6%
20232023-12-31USD 14.52N/A
20242024-12-31USD -0.23N/A
20252025-12-31USD -0.11-51.6%
National CineMedia sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-2665.6%
Q32025-09-25115.5%
Q42026-01-011723.5%
Q12026-04-02-200.0%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$34.00M

-2.6%

Gross Profit

-$4.10M

-140.6%

Gross Margin

-12.06%

N/A

Market Cap

$353.55MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$1.43M

N/A

Employees

248

N/A

Net Income

-$28.60M

+6.8%

EBITDA

-$18.90M

+6.0%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$51.60M

-13.7%

Total Debt

$22.30M

+87.4%

Accounts Receivable

$70.10M

+22.3%

Inventory

$0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

$20.80M

+74.8%

Short Term Debt

$1.50M

N/A

Return on Assets

-1.79%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

-4.23%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$17.80M

+235.8%

Operating Cash Flow

$18.10M

+201.7%

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Questions About NCMI

What is the current price of National CineMedia?

National CineMedia is trading at $3.77 per share.

What is the 52-week range for National CineMedia?

Over the past 52 weeks, National CineMedia has traded between $2.78 and $5.09.

How much debt does National CineMedia have?

As of the most recent reporting period, National CineMedia reported total debt of $22.30M.

How much cash does National CineMedia have on hand?

National CineMedia reported $51.60M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is National CineMedia’s dividend yield?

National CineMedia currently has a dividend yield of 3.18%.

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